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  1. PrairieDoug
    Even compared with some of the most juvenile, time-wasting BS that gets posted in here, this hits a new level of idiocy. What a loser.
  2. PrairieDoug
    Norman -- The following is not meant to minimize what you are going through in any way... How you view "luck" is a matter of perspective. A 60 mph crash is a recipe for disaster. Since you are not dead or (apparently) permanently disabled, you could be considered VERY lucky. Best wishes for a full and rapid recovery, allowing you to fulfill your skydiving and other life goals. Doug
  3. PrairieDoug
    Evelyn, I really like the way that you've thought through a strategy for reaching each of your goals. When I do that, I'm much clearer on what it takes to get where I want to be. DzDiva, I hope your post doesn't mean you won't be coming up to Chambersburg next season. (We chatted a few times -- or at least relaxed in close proximity between loads -- by the picnic tables last summer.)
  4. PrairieDoug
    Personally, that's not a teacher of life principles that I would want to learn from. There are numerous scenarios under which a jumper would not be capable of pulling all handles. And even if the deceased simply screwed up, responding in a respectful manner shows a lot more class.
  5. PrairieDoug
    Outstanding! From your profile, it looks like you have to travel a bit farther than me to get there (assuming you're currently in Oz). Have a blast!
  6. PrairieDoug
    Thanks, man. Right now I'm too busy to enjoy the holidays , but Sunday I'll be headed to Key West and things should be looking up.
  7. PrairieDoug
    For anyone who's interested, a longer version of this story has been posted in the Incidents forum.
  8. PrairieDoug
    I was saddened to see the story below from today's Washington Post, which attributes a murder-suicide in the DC area to the aftermath of a skydiving accident. The skydiver's name is Robert Dixon. My condolences to the families and friends of all involved.
  9. PrairieDoug
    This year I jumped with some great folks from SC, so hopefully you can hook up with them next summer.
  10. PrairieDoug
    I'm pretty disciplined about logging. Initially I used my logbook as a learning tool, to keep track of what works and what doesn't. Now I view it as a "memory bank" that I'll use to look back on my skydiving history. If there's something unique about a jump I write it down to trigger memory bubbles down the road.
  11. PrairieDoug
    I consider my inability to wink -- without scrunching up one side of my face -- to be a source of great frustration and disappointment.
  12. PrairieDoug
    Hmmm, doesn't do much for me. How about sexiest girl-pic ever?
  13. PrairieDoug
    I like Katie, even though I've never heard of her before.
  14. PrairieDoug
    Norman Kent's video "Flight of the Dream Team" provides a great overview of the sport for whuffos. It covers the history of skydiving, different disciplines, the evolution of equipment, etc. I definitely recommend it.
  15. PrairieDoug
    Ron -- Why the emphasis on the waiver? That may be relevant from a DZ liability standpoint, but it does nothing to prevent someone from doing something stupid. I think the thread was motivated by a desire to protect the jumper, not the DZ. Without commenting on this specific situation -- which I'm not qualified to judge -- I like the idea that people who care about me will let me know when I'm making poor choices.
  16. PrairieDoug
    Vienna, VA is a great community! I used to live just down the road and dated a woman from there. It's got more of a "small town" feel than most places in the DC area, but it's still very accessible to shopping, culture, etc. Local DZs include Skydive Orange (near Culpeper), Skydive Virginia (Louisa, VA) and Hartwood Paracenter.
  17. PrairieDoug
    That's one of the better jokes I've heard in a while. What makes it funny is that there are several people I know who I can imagine having exactly that conversation.
  18. PrairieDoug
    Like they say, be careful what you ask for because you just might get it. I agree with Peregrinerose that this sort of behavior reflects insecurity/low self-esteem rather than true affection. It gets old very quickly. My suggestion for Tigra is to suggest that the guy rent the movie "The Tao of Steve." It will give him a completely different perspective on male-female relationships. (This alternative perspective is not without flaws, but it does contain some truths.) Edited: spelling.
  19. PrairieDoug
    Maybe your bosses just can't handle a strong-willed independent thinker...
  20. PrairieDoug
    For anyone else "of a certain age" (like me), do you remember the smell of the purple/blue mimeographs that they used to put school worksheets on before Xerox-type copiers were widely available? The teacher would hand them out and all the cool kids would inhale appreciatively.
  21. PrairieDoug
    /5/0 Hey Mikkel, I was at CSS this weekend (Sat-Sun only) and recognize you from your avatar. Next time I'll know to say hi. CSS is a great DZ and Scotty, Sparky, Jim Smith and Guy Wright provided outstanding LO for formation flyers. The band you mentioned was awesome -- some of the most refreshing new music I've heard in a while. Oh yeah, and I got to meet Mary (FlyAngel) who was out visiting a friend. She's a hottie.
  22. PrairieDoug
    I have 2 Cockatiels and recommend them to people looking for a pet bird that is smarter than a budgie (parakeet) or finch, but not as high maintenance as a larger parrot. They are very affectionate with people that have bonded with them and understand a bit of bird psychology. However, if birds annoy you, it's much better for you and the bird to pass on this offer.
  23. PrairieDoug
    DRAGON, dude... he's a bearded dragon. The name comes from the fact that when threatened, he puffs out his throat and it turns black, like a beard. If that's not enough to scare the shit out of Steve, he also flattens out his torso to appear larger than his actual size. Now can you show my BD a little respect?
  24. PrairieDoug
    Yes, it's a real lizard, known as a Frilled Dragon and native to Australia. It's related to, but not to be confused with, the Bearded Dragon. The Bearded Dragon is also native to Australia, but has become a popular pet in the US. BDs are quite docile, don't get huge like an iquana, and are a great choice for a pet lizard. Frilled dragons are less common as pets, but I've seen them at some reptile shows.
  25. PrairieDoug
    Good story... at first I thought you were going in a different (negative) direction with it. I've often said that it's good to be underestimated --then it has more impact when you succeed.